Accounting Analyst

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Accounting Analyst.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position can be based at our Euclid OH or Grand Rapids MI locations.

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

The Accounting Analyst is a professional who plays a crucial role in a company's financial management and internal control processes. The primary responsibilities involve ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with Accounting standards and regulations, and implementing effective internal Controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Support preparation of financial statements, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) adherence, local statutory/tax compliance, and other relevant accounting standards.

• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor control procedures to minimize the risk of errors, fraud, and financial misstatements. This might involve regularly reviewing and improving internal processes, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and participating in periodic internal audits.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and reporting requirements. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and help the company adapt to new requirements.

• Finance Operations: Support Site Finance Leader actions including all closing and accounting activities.

• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. This analysis can provide valuable insights into the company's financial health and help management make informed decisions.

• Partnership: Work with and communicate financial information effectively between operations and global support centers. Partner with operations to drive actions discovered through data analysis.

• Process Improvement: Identified opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency. Suggest and implement improvements to reporting methods, financial systems, and automation tools.

• Participate in MESH trainings and comply with policies and procedures at site.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• 2 years varied accounting/finance experience.

• Candidates must be located within a 50 mile radius of Euclid OH or Grand Rapids MI to be considered.

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Position Criteria:

• Well-versed in business ethics and internal control best practices

• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner

• Detail-oriented with effective organization and time management skills

• Highly motivated, highly analytical and self-starter.

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